Congress Breaks; Defense Bills Languish
Congress went on recess from Aug. 1 until Sept. 8 without passing either the Defense Authorization or Defense Appropriations bills. …More
Armed Forces News
Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMarine Afghan Deployment Extended
The 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, will spend one month longer than originally scheduled in Afghanistan. The Defense Department announced …More
Navy Announces E-7 Promotions
The Navy has released the names of first class petty officers selected for advancement to chief petty officer. To view …More
Also From QRMC: Change Retiree Health Care
Fees for health care provided by military treatment facilities should be made equitable for all retirees, says a panel of …More
Panel Urges Sweeping Changes in Retirement System
The military retirement system should be recast to ensure that more people who spend time in uniform earn at least …More
Panel Urges Sweeping Changes in Retirement System
The military retirement system should be recast to ensure that more people who spend time in uniform earn at least …More
Wing Commander To Oversee Crash Probe
Brig. Gen. Mark Barrett, the commander of the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Va., will head the …More
Another Top AF Official Leaves
William Anderson, the Air Force’s assistant secretary for installations, environment, and logistics, has submitted his resignation and will likely leave …More
PHS To Provide Mental Health Care
The U.S. Public Health Service will provide more mental health care to service members, their families, and retirees, under an …More
Defense, MilCon, VA Bills Could Advance
The Fleet Reserve Association reports that Congress is ready to move on the stalled 2009 Defense and Veterans Affairs appropriations …More
Online Lottery To Offer Army Ten-Miler Slots
The Army will conduct an online lottery Aug.11-15 to fill 400 slots in the Army Ten-Miler race in Washington, D.C., …More
Marines Announce Officer Promotions, Projected Promotions
The Marine Corps released the names of active duty and reserve officers selected for promotions in August, and projected promotions …More
Navy Announces Officer Promotions
The Navy has released lists of names of active duty and reserve line and staff officers selected for promotion to …More
Teams From Mercy Treat Thousands in Timor
Medical teams from the hospital ship Mercy spent 13 days in July treating 9,800 patients in the Pacific island nation …More
Newest National Security Cutter Christened
The Coast Guard christened its newest national security cutter, the Waesche (WMSL 751), during a July 26 ceremony at Northrop …More
First Female 4-Star Confirmed
The Senate confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody as the first female four-star general in the U.S. Armed Forces …More
Web Site Enables Donors to Reach Soldiers
Responding to the outpouring of support for deployed soldiers and their families, as well as security concerns regarding the acceptance …More
AF Promotes 467 to O-3
The Air Force has selected 467 first lieutenants for promotion to captain, from a pool of 471. To view the …More
Predator Crashes in Afghanistan
The Air Force announced that an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft crashed in southern Afghanistan on July 21. The Air Force …More
VA Accepts Online Applications
The Department of Veterans Affairs now accepts disability compensation, pension, education, vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits applications online, via its …More
Navy Wants to Eliminate Need for SSN, But —
Sailors who submit documents to selection boards or for documents bound for their official military personnel files must still use …More
4th Fleet Reestablished
The Navy reestablished the U.S. 4th Fleet during a July 12 ceremony at Mayport Naval Station, Fla., with the mission …More
Volunteers Sought for White House Duty
The White House Communication Agency is looking for top-notch service members from all branches to provide support for the President, …More
Army Lengthens New Parents’ Deployment Deferments
Soldiers who become new parents either through childbirth or adoption now will be able to spend six months at home …More
Prepare for Leadership in Public Service
Norwich University’s Master of Public Administration program is your key to learning more about leadership and management in public service. …More
Plans Underway To Increase Afghanistan Strength
The Defense Department wants to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan by two brigade combat teams and 4,000 trainers …More
Mullen: Withdrawal Timeline Dangerous
Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned that setting a timeline for pulling U.S. troops …More
Enlisted Medical Training Consolidation Process Starts
The Defense Department’s effort to unify all medical training for enlisteds reached a key milestone on July 15, with the …More
VA Collections from Insurers Fall Short
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs to do a better job of collecting payment from third-party insurance companies, the Government …More
Tanker Bidding Reopened
In the wake of a highly critical report by the Government Accountability Office which concluded that the Air Force may …More
